06/12/2008

Parker Speaks To Forbes

In Forbes' June 30th issue, writer Michael Maiello was able to coax a quote from Mr. P*****. Take a peek if you like
HERE.
Did you take a look?
Well, what does Feiring think?
The Forbes title is editorially catchy, I understand the spin for drama, but do I really think like P***** is killing off the wines as if he was some new virus that attacks the vine?
No.
Do I think he's part of the one world, one taste phenomena?
Of course. And, I don't use the word Frankenwines, I use the much more PC spoof. And it isn't that I refuse to eat meat, I just don't care for it. But the article is a zippy, fun read.
I think the points are well made, even if there is a bit of a National Enquirer meets The Onion tang to it all.
Meanwhile, for my non-sequitur of the day:
I've been reading the 1981 interview with Vin Naturel deity, Jules Chauvet in the Le Vin En Question. The hard core natural wine movement genuflect at the grave of Chauvet as he, in the late 70's pioneered the much sneered at working with natural yeast and no S02. He was supposedly a great taster, helped to develop the INAO tasting glass and oddly enough, seemed to love the taste of new wood, even though he thought it put a mask on the wine.
So, I'm waiting for the SO2 revelations and some good history yet much of the interview surrounded around, "hurry up so we can eat." When I'm not rushing out the door, I'll fill you in.
My notes for the next week will be brief. Am off to California tomorrow for book promo. Readings. That sort of thing. Will post from the rode. If you're in San Fran, Sonoma or LA please show up and say hi. Bises--Alice

I'm hunting the Leon Trotskys, the Philip Roths, the Chaucers and the Edith Whartons of the wine world. I want them natural and most of all, I want them to speak the truth even if we argue. With this messiah thing going on, I'm trying to swell the ranks of those who crave the differences in each vintage, celebrate nuance and desire wines that make them think, laugh, and feel. Welcome.

And, if you'd like a signed copy of either THE BATTLE FOR WINE AND LOVE OR HOW I SAVED THE WORLD FROM PARKERIZATION or NAKED WINE, feel free to contact me directly.